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Salacia Reticulata Extract

Salacia reticulata is a large woody climber and it has been used traditionally for thousands of years in Indian Ayurvedic medicine for the management of Healthy blood sugar, weight management, joint support, gonorrhea and skin diseases.

Salacia reticulata had been used extensively in Ayurveda for the treatment of medoroga (obesity) and madhumeha (diabetes).

Traditionally, Ayurveda advised persons suffering from diabetes to drink water kept overnight in a mug carved out of Salacia root.

Common Name

Ponkoranti, Saptrangi, Kothala himbutu, Salacia Oblonga, Kothala-himutuwa, Dvipyana

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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Helps insulin sensitivity
05
Antioxidant
02
Alpha glucosidase inhibitor
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antiinflammatory
04
Helps in weight management

Our Offerings

  • Polyphenols 5% by UV, α –Glucosidase inhibitory activity IC50 less than 250 μg/ml
  • Polyphenol 10% by UV, Mangiferin 1% by HPLC & α –Glucosidase inhibitory activity IC50 less than 100 μg/ml
  • Standardized for Salacinol 0.4% by LCMS
  • α-glucosidase inhibition IC 50 (mcg/ml) NMT 75 μg/ml , α-amylase inhibition IC 50( mcg/ml) NMT μg/ml , Aldolase IC50 (mcg/ml) NMT 35 μg/ml, Content of Total Tannins by UV NLT 20%, Triterpens by Gravimetry NLT 5%.
  • Standardized for Total polyphenol 20% by UV.
  • Standardized for 20% Saponins by Gravimetry.
  • Standardized for 7% Tannins by UV and 2.5% triterpenoids by Gravimetry.
  • Standardised for Tannins 30% by UV.

Active Principles

Salacinol, Polyphenols, Saponins, Triterpenes, Catechins

Application

Tablets & Capsules
Juices and Beverages
Nutritional bars
Cosmetics
Gummies and Confectionaries
Seasonings
Application
Product Name Standardization Application
Amla Extract Tannis 20% to 40% by Titration Skin health, Immunity, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Anti-aging, Hair care
Ashwagandha Extract Withanolides 1.5% to 10% by Gravimetry /HPLC Cognition & Memory, Sleep & Calming, immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, diabetic support, Men's health
Bacopa Extract Bacosides 20% to 50% by HPLC Cognition & Memory, Sleep & Calming, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Hair care
Black Peeper Piperine 5% to 95% by HPLC Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Weight management, Lipid profie management,
Beta Carotene Oil Beta Carotene 5% to 30% by UV Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Beta Carotene Powder Beta Carotene 1% to 80% by UV Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Banaba Corosolic Acid 1% to 10% by HPLC Cardiovascular, Liver support, Diabetic support, Weight management
Boswellia Boswellic Acids upto 85% by Titrimetry,Boswellic Acids upto 85% by Titrimetry,AKBBA 10% to 90% by HPLC Skin health, Immunity, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Bone & Joint health, Gut health
Centella Asiaticosides 20% by Gravimetry,Asiaticosides 40% by HPLC Cognition & Memory, Sleep & Calming, Skin health, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging
Coffee Bean Chlorogenic Acids 45% to 60% by HPLC, Caffeine less than 1%,Natural Caffeine 99% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Skin health, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Diabetic support, Sports nutrition, Weight management, Lipid profile management
Coleus Forskolin 10% to 40% by HPLC,Forskolin 90% to 98% by HPLC Skin health, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Diabetic support, Weight management, Lipid profie management
Fenugreek 4 Hydroxy Isoleucine 40% by HPLC, Fenusaponins 70% by Gravimetry Cardiovascular, Gut health, Diabetic support, Weight management, Lipid profile management,
Ginger Extract Powder Gingerols 5% to 15% by HPLC Immunity, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Weight management, Lipid profile management
Ginger Oleoresin Gingerols 15% to 40% by HPLC Immunity, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Weight management, Lipid profile management
Grape Seed Polyphenols 70% by UV, Proanthocyanidins 95% by UV Cognition & Memory, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Diabetic support, Weight management, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Gymnema Gymnemic Acids 25% to 75% by Gravimetry,Gymnemic Acids by HPLC - 15% to 25% Anti-inflammatory, Gut health, Diabetic support, Weight management, Lipid profile management
Lycopene Powder Lycopene 5% to 90% by UV /HPLC Cognition & Memory, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Bone & Joint health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Lycopene oil Lycopene 5% to 30% by UV /HPLC Cognition & Memory, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Bone & Joint health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Lycopene Granules Lycopene 5% to 30% by UV /HPLC Cognition & Memory, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Bone & Joint health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Lycopene WS/WD Lycopene 5% to 20% by UV/HPLC Cognition & Memory, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Bone & Joint health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Marigold Oleoresin Xanthophylls 100 gm/kg to 180 gm/kg by UV Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Xanthophylls Powder Xanthophylls 1% to 10% by UV Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Xanthophylls Liquid Xanthophylls 1% to 4% by UV Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Free Lutein Powder Free Lutein 5% to 80% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Free Lutein Oil Free Lutein 5 % to 40% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Free Lutein Beadlets/Granules Free Lutein 5 % to 30% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Free Lutein Cold Water Soluble Powder (CWS/WS) Free Lutein 5% to 20% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Free Lutein Cold Water Dispersible Powder (CWD/WD) Free Lutein 5% to 30% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Free Lutein with Zeaxanthin Powder Free Lutein with Zea 5:1 to 40:8 by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Free Lutein with Zeaxanthin Oil Free Lutein with Zea 5:1 to 40:8 by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Free Lutein with Zeaxanthin Granules Free Lutein with Zea 5:1 to 20:4 by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Free Lutein with Zeaxanthin Water Soluble Powder (WS) Free Lutein with Zea 5:1 to 20:4 by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Free Lutein with Zeaxanthin Water Dispersible Powder (WS) Free Lutein with Zea 5:1 to 20:4 by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Zeaxanthin Powder Zeaxanthin 2% to 70% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Zeaxanthin Oil Zeaxanthin 2% to 25% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Zeaxanthin Granules /Beadlets Zeaxanthin 2% to 30% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Zeaxanthin Cold Water Soluble Powder (CWS/WS) Free Lutein 5% to 30% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Zeaxanthin Cold Water Dispersible Powder (CWD/WD) Free Lutein 5% to 30% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Meso Zeaxanthin Powder Zeaxanthin 2% to 60% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Meso Zeaxanthin Cold Water Soluble Powder (CWS/WS) Zeaxanthin 2% to 20% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Lutein Ester Powder Lutein Ester 5% to 80% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Lutein Ester Granules/Beadlets Lutein Ester 5% to 30% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Lutein Ester Oil Lutein Ester 20%, 40% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Lutein Ester Cold Water Soluble Powder (CWS/WS) Lutein ester 5% to 20% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Lutein Ester Cold Water Dispersible Powder (CWD/WD) Lutein ester 5% to 20% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Marigold Extract -Feed grade Powder xanthophylls 2% to 10% by UV Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Microencapsulated Lutein Beadlets/Granules Free Lutein 5 % to 30% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Microencapsulated Lutein Ester Beadlets/Granules Lutein Ester 5 % to 30% by HPLC Cognition& Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management, Anti-aging
Momordica Bitter 10% by Gravimetry, Charantin 1% to 3% by HPLC Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Liver support, Diabetic support, Weight management, Lipid profile management
Policosanol Octacosanol 40% to 60% by GC, Total Fatty Alcohols 90% by GC Skin health, Anti-Acne, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Sports nutrition, Weight management, Lipid profile management
Salacia Triterpenes 2 % to 20%, Tannins 10% to 30% by UV, Tannins/Polyphenols 30% by UV,Saponins 25% by Gravimetry,Polyphenols 10%, Mangiferin 1% by UV,Salacinol 0.2 to 0.5% by LCMS-MS,Alpha Glucosidase inhibition (IC50) Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Diabetic support, Weight management, Lipid profile management
Sesamin Sesamin & Sesamolin (Complex) 70% to 90% by HPLC,Sesamin 10% to 98% by HPLC Sleep & Calming, Skin health, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Liver support, Weight management, Lipid profile management
Soya Isoflavone Isoflavones 80% by HPLC (Daidzein : Genistein 1:1),Isoflavones 20% by HPLC (Daidzein : Genistein 1:1), Isoflavones 80% by HPLC ( Genistein 80%, Daidzein <1%, Glycitein <1% ) Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Bone & Joint health, Women's health
Tribulus Saponins 40% by Gravimetry Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Men's health, Women's health, Sports nutrition
Tulasi - Holy Basil Ursolic Acid 2.5% by HPLC Sleep & Calming, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Hair care
Turmeric Extract Powder Curcuminoids 10% to 95% by HPLC, Curcuminoids 80% , Turmerone 10% by HPLC,Curcuminoids 2% to 5% by HPLC,Organic Turmeric Powder,Organic Curcuminoids 95% Cognition & Memory, Skin heath, Immunity, Anti-Acne, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Anti-microbial, Lipid profile management
Turmeric Extract (Granules) Curcuminoids 95% by HPLC,Curcuminoids 2% to 5% by HPLC,Organic Turmeric Powder,Organic Curcuminoids 95% Cognition & Memory, Skin heath, Immunity, Anti-Acne, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Anti-microbial, Lipid profile management
White Kidney Bean Alpha amylase inhibitory activity 5000 to 20000u/g by Enzyme Activity Cardiovascular, Anti-oxidant, Diabetic support, Weight management, Lipid profile management
Black Cummin Seed 5% Thymoquinone by GC Cognition & Memory, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Anti-microbial
Mucuna L-DOPA 15% to 60% by HPLC,Mucuna protein 80% Cognition & Memory, Sleep & Calming, Skin health, Immunity, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Men's health, Sports nutrition
Moringa 30% by Gravimetry,Moringa protein 30% Immunity, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Diabetic support, Weight management, Lipid profile management, Cognition & Memory, Skin health, Cardiovascular health, Gut health, Anti-microbial
Cissus 5% phytosterols Anti-inflammatory, Bone & Joint health, Gut health, Women's health, Sports nutrition, Weight management
Green Tea 90% Polyphenols, EGCG 40% HPLC, Catechins 60% by HPLC, Caffeine less than 2% Cognition & Memory, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Liver support, Diabetic support, Sports nutrition, Weight management
Tinospora 5% Bitters by Gravimetry Immunity, Anti-inflammatory, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support
Guggul 2.5% Guggulsterones by HPLC Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Bone & Joint health, Weight management, Lipid profile management
Pomogranate 40% ellagic acid Skin health, Respiratory, Anti-oxidant, Liver support
Rosemary Ursolic 50% powder,Carnosic acid 40% powder,Rosemarinic acid 40% powder, Oleonolic acid 20% powder Cognition & Memory, Sleep & Calming, Skin health, Immunity, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Anti-microbial
Shatavari 20% saponins by Gravimetry Sleep & Calming, Immunity, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Women's health
Mangosteen Mangosteen 5% to 20% Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health
Fennel Fennel extract 10:1 Skin health, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Women's health
Garcinia Calcium salt 50% to 65% HPLC,Water soluble 60% to 70% HPLC ( Ca, K, Mg), Granules Calcium salt 50% to 65% HPLC Cardiovascular, Diabetic support, Sports nutrition, Weight management, Lipid profile management,
Plant protein Soya protein 90% Isolate ,Hydrolysate (Beverage Grade),Pea protein 80%,Moringa protein 30%,Mucuna protein 80% Cardiovascular, Bone & Joint health, Sports nutrition, Skin health, Immunity, Anti-inflammatory, Gut health, Weight management
Date seed Date seed extract Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Lipid profile management
Senna 1% to 60% by UV USP/EP/BP,1% to 40% by HPLC USP/EP/BP Skin health, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Weight management
Senna Leaf Extract 20% HPLC Ethanol Grade,20% HPLC Ethanol Grade (HAD free) Skin health, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Weight management
Henna Lawsone 40% Skin health, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Hair care
Curry leaf Iron 3% Eye health, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Hair care
Cocoa polyphenol 20% by UV Cognition & Memory, Sleep & Calming, Skin health, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Diabetic support, Weight management
Cocoa theobromine 20% by HPLC Cognition & Memory, Sleep & Calming, Skin health, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Diabetic support, Weight management
Natural Colours value up to 10000 CU , Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Anti-Acne, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Weight management, Anti-aging
Annatto extract (Oil Soluble) Bixin up to 20% Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Anti-Acne, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Weight management, Anti-aging
Curcumin E100 Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Anti-Acne, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Weight management, Anti-aging
Beet Root extract E162 Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Anti-Acne, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Weight management, Anti-aging
Beta Carotene E160 Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Anti-Acne, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Weight management, Anti-aging
Marigold Extract E161B Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Anti-Acne, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Weight management, Anti-aging
Lycopene E160D Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Anti-Acne, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gut health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Weight management, Anti-aging
Olive leaf (Oleopein 20%) by HPLC Cognition & Memory, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Diabetic support,
Essential Oils Thyme oil,Oregano oil,Ajwain Oil,Basil Oil,Boswellia Oil,cardamom Oil,Cinnamon Oil ,Clove Oil,Corriander Oil,Eucalyptus Oil,Fennel Oil,Lavender Oil,Neem Oil,Marigold Oil,Pepper mint oil,Rosemary Oil,Sage Oil Skin health, Immunity, Anti-Acne, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Gut health, Anti-microbial, Hair care
Nutritional Fine Chemicals Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM),alpha lipoic acid (ALA),Chondroitin Sulphate,Glucosamie Hydrochloride/ Glucosamine Sulphate ,Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C),Zinc Gluconate,Soy Phosphatedyl Choline 60%,Coenzyme Q10 Cognition & Memory, Sleep & Calming, Eye health, Skin health, Immunity, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Bone & Joint health, Liver support, Diabetic support, Men's health, Women's health, Sports nutrition, Anti-microbial, Weight managment, Anti-aging
Saw palmetto Saw palmetto powder Anti-inflammatory, Men's health, Hair care
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